Learn about the mission, vision, and the passionate people driving sustainable change and citizen welfare in Rwanda.
Action for Sustainable Development and Citizen Welfare (ASDC) is a legally registered National Non-Governmental Organization in Rwanda, established under the Law N° 058/2024 of 20/06/2024 governing national NGOs.
Our headquarters are located in Kamonyi District, Southern Province, with the mandate to operate nationwide across the Republic of Rwanda.
ASDC is a non-profit, non-political and non-partisan organization working for the general public interest. We exist to promote sustainable development and improve citizen welfare by addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges through innovative, inclusive, and people-centered solutions.
‘‘ASDC’' was founded with a vision to create a future where people and the planet thrive together. We emerged from the recognition that climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, and social inequality are deeply interconnected and require integrated solutions. By turning these global challenges into opportunities for resilience, innovation, and equity, ASDC empowers communities to adapt, prosper, and lead in building a sustainable future. From local villages to pre-urban centres, we partner with citizens, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers to turn challenges into solutions ensuring no one is left behind in the journey to sustainable development.
Our mission is to contribute to sustainable development and citizen wellbeing by promoting inclusive education, green-smart agriculture, environmental protection, waste management, clean energy, access to clean water and sanitation, improved health services, social inclusion, and socio-economic empowerment for vulnerable groups.
The Rwanda where every citizen from rural pre-urban areas especially the most vulnerable enjoys dignity, equity, and wellbeing in a healthy environment, with communities thriving through sustainable development and resilience to climate change.
Our actions are driven by five core principles and focused on achieving critical targets set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1. Inclusiveness & Equity
Placing people first, ensuring no one is left behind, especially vulnerable groups (young girls, teen mothers, women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities).
2. Citizen Empowerment
Enabling active participation, ownership, and leadership in shaping sustainable futures.
3. Sustainability
Promoting balanced solutions that protect the environment, advance social equity, and drive economic growth.
4. Resilience
Building community capacity to withstand and recover from climate, social, and economic shocks.
5. Collaboration
Fostering partnerships with government, civil society, private sector, and communities to amplify impact.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Innovation, and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Water is life. We make sure that our communities have access to clean and safe water, adequate sanitation facilities, and promote good hygiene practices to improve health and well-being.
We aimed at supporting and training smallholder farmers across the country with practices adapted to climate change, and improve agricultural productivity with innovation and driven technology while safeguarding the environment.
ASDC helps communities build capacity and adopt renewable energy, reducing emissions and fostering sustainable development.
We promote inclusive education for all especially vulnerable and minority children combat youth alcohol and drug abuse, and protect children from violence, abuse, and neglect.
Promoting smart waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery to protect ecosystems while promoting green technology and creating green jobs.
We conserve natural resources and ecosystems while helping communities adapt to climate change through programs that protect biodiversity and promote sustainable coexistence with nature.
ASDC champions the rights of women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups, promoting health, fighting gender-based violence, and fostering financial literacy to empower vulnerable communities.
We combine climate solutions with citizen welfare, blending technology, innovation, and inclusiveness to build resilient communities. Our integrated approach ensures that our actions do not only protect the environment, but also create opportunities, improves livelihoods, and drives sustainable development within the community.
